Completion of The Journey Begins unlocks access to some of Rookridge, as well as business and shopping opportunities in Oakfield. It also temporarily closes access to Bowerstone, which can be reopened by completing A Bridge Too Far.

At the conclusion of The Ritual, you appear at the Abbot's funeral, where Hannah and two other monks are to dedicate and bless him. Hannah is despaired at the monks' belief that everything will go back to how it was, and sulks as the other monks leave. Theresa then shows up and offers Hannah a chance at revenge. As they teleport to the Hero's Guild, Hannah tells her, "Call me Hammer". The scene ends with a golden acorn planted in the Abbot's grave.